Can this equation be reduced further?

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The equation derived from the Karnaugh map, F = (x'y'z) + (x'yz'), simplifies to F = x'(y ⊕ z). This reduction utilizes the XOR pattern, confirming that the expression is in its simplest form. No further reduction is possible without altering the logical representation of the function.

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I got this equation from a Karnaugh map:

F = (x'y'z) + (x'yz')

F = x'(y'z + yz')

Here I noticed the XOR pattern, so:

F = x'(y[itex]\oplus[/itex]z)

Was I supposed to be able to reduce this further?
 
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That expression seems as simple as possible.
 

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